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May 13, 2026
Learn how VA benefits and Medicare work together, when they don’t coordinate, and what Veterans should know to avoid penalties and coverage gaps.
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May 6, 2026
Learn how Medicare covers mental health services, including therapy, counseling, and screenings, and how to access support when you need it.
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By Nancy Miller April 23, 2026
Traveling abroad? Learn how travel medical insurance can help cover emergency care, hospital stays, and evacuation costs when your domestic health plan may not protect you overseas.
By Nancy Miller April 15, 2026
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Advantage Plan?
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By Nancy Miller April 8, 2026
Learn how hospital indemnity insurance provides cash benefits to help cover out-of-pocket costs, lost income, and everyday expenses during a hospital stay.
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By Nancy Miller April 1, 2026
Learn how the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan helps beneficiaries spread high prescription drug costs into interest-free monthly payments and reduce upfront pharmacy expenses.
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By Nancy Miller March 25, 2026
Half of people with glaucoma don’t know they have it. Learn why early detection is critical, who qualifies for Medicare-covered screenings, and how to protect your vision.
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By Nancy Miller March 18, 2026
Medicare’s 2026 updates reshape prescription drug costs. Learn about the $2,100 Part D out-of-pocket cap, $615 deductible, insulin rules, $0 vaccines, and negotiated drug prices.
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By Nancy Miller March 11, 2026
Learn how Medicare’s WISeR Model pilot may affect prior authorization and coverage in six states, and what it means for Original Medicare beneficiaries.
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By Nancy Miller March 3, 2026
Learn how IRMAA affects your 2026 Medicare Part B and Part D premiums, 2024 income thresholds, tax strategies to reduce surcharges, and how to file an appeal if your income drops.
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By Nancy Miller February 24, 2026
Medicare hospital coverage has limits. Learn how Medigap plans help cover extended hospital stays and reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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By Nancy Miller February 18, 2026
Learn seven research-backed lifestyle changes that can help reduce your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s and support long-term brain health.
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